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modular wall tiles from Sweden
I can’t wait to use these new sound-absorbing wall tiles in a music room, media room or children’s playroom! They can be customized in unlimited ways to create a textural cocoon, a bold splash of color or a whimsical bit … Continue reading
stop the junk mail
Want to reduce clutter and save natural resources at the same time? Try using this free service to stop receiving all those catalogs that you never requested and don’t need or want! With a click of your mouse, you can … Continue reading
creative tabletops
Most people consider renting plates and glasses only when they are planning a large event; but this can be a wonderfully inexpensive way to create a lavish tabletop design for a smaller gathering. If you enjoy the luxury of a … Continue reading
recycled leather
Did you know that leather can be recycled? It’s a relatively new process, but I expect to see this product category explode in the next few years. The beauty of recycled leather might surprise you; often it is impossible to … Continue reading
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Tagged does recycled leather look good, how is leather recycled, is recycled leather durable, recycled leather fabrics, recycled leather products, recycled leather tiles, recycled leather upholstery fabric
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an inspiring hearth
A fireplace provides a sense of warmth that is both tangible and emotional. Gathering around the hearth in the wintertime evokes a primal feeling of safety and security; and in most American homes, the hearth area functions as a dominant … Continue reading
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Tagged electric, Ethanol fuel, Fireplace, gas, Heat, mantel, San Francisco
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reclaimed designer fabrics
I just discovered a fabric source that is so exciting I’m not even able to type straight right now! It is called Modern Fabrics and their concept is to salvage the remnants of designer fabrics that normally would go to … Continue reading
a delicious focal point
I could get lost in the intricate pattern on this unusual orange bench. (Such a feat of engineering too!) It would be a fabulous way to bring a pop of color into an otherwise quiet and neutral room. Right now … Continue reading
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Tagged high recycled content, modern, orange
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